Fierce Healthcare February 1, 2019
Industry leaders say data sharing and collaboration between providers and payers are key to making healthcare more consumer-focused and personalized.
Anyone who has used an e-commerce site like Amazon knows how easy it is to get what you want—sometimes within hours—with the click of a button.
With its phone calls, long waits for appointments and yet more waiting at the doctor’s office, healthcare strikes a stark contrast. And executive leaders at healthcare providers and payers are well aware of the gap.
From wearable devices to apps, the healthcare industry is buzzing with strategies to deliver a more “Amazon-like” personalized and simplified patient experience. But plenty of barriers remain, according to a panel of executives from some of the top...